Thanks, Cheryl. I like the irony. And it’s an eschatological twist. We’re always looking for the beast somewhere out there. But the beast is anywhere the cross doesn’t rule in us. I appreciate you reading 🙂

Regardless, it is similar to Irenaues’ approach:
6 = man’s number
60 = man’s measure
600 = man’s time of apostasy ready for judgment

The 6+60 comes from the measure of Nebuchadnezzar’s handcrafted idol of himself. He is a man (6) making himself the full measure (60). Babylonian math was based on a system of 60s. Our math is based on 10s.

The 600 comes from the age of Noah when the world was judged.

That’s Irenaues’ interpretation in brief.

As a side note, I have this observation: In a sense Noah was taken away and the others left just as Matthew 24: 37-41 says.

Yeah, I view this poem as more theological tongue in cheek than anything. I like what you’re saying about Matthew 24:37-41. It could also be seen as Adam & Christ, perhaps (just talking off the top of my head). Thanks for taking time to share!